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Monday, March 3, 2014

Jilian is enjoying a fun filled Dr. Seuss kind of day at school today. When we arrived this morning her teacher was even dressed as Thing 1! Super cute! :-)In honor of Dr. Seuss I baked these cupcakes. I sure enjoy making cupcakes, fortunately for me I don't like cake (except red velvet, dangerous!!). Jilian has a gluten free classmate so I decided to give it a go at making gluten free cupcakes. I have to say, they are pretty yummy and I can't taste the difference.

Recipe: Simple White Gluten Free Cupcakes

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup butter

2 eggs

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder

1/2 cup white rice flour

1/2 cup brown rice flour

1/4 cup tapioca flour

1/4 cup gluten free flour mix (I used Bob's Red Mill)

1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup milk

In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flours and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin.

Bake at 350. I used a mini muffin tin, bake for 18-20 minutes. Regular-sized muffins will likely be 20-25 minutes. They are done when a tooth pick comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting and enjoy!

About Me

I am a Christian, wife, mother, addicted scrapbooker, idealist homemaker and a child & family therapist. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Jeremy, for 14 years. We have two beautiful daughters, Grace twelve and Jilian six. I LOVE being a mother and wife, although, at times it can be down right frustrating, I wouldn't change it for anything. As long as I get an occasional break and some coffee, I seem to manage just fine.